Business intelligence software
Business intelligence (BI) is regularly rated as a top investment priority by CIOs. Smart use of business intelligence software, analytics and datawarehousing make sure that the right information is delivered to the right people, helping them to make better and more timely decisions. In this section, we analyse the latest trends and technologies for successful BI.
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E-Zine
22 Oct 2024
CW EMEA: Legally bionic
In Sweden, the legal profession has begun a discussion around the use of artificial intelligence in the sector, in response to the increasing use of AI tools at law firms. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2023
Heineken lets the data flow
In this month’s CW EMEA ezine, we find out about Heineken’s mission to make the most out of the data it holds through an enterprise-wide data ecosystem. We also look at how the UK has turned its back on the German government-funded Gaia-X data platform, why cyber experts are urging the EU to rethink vulnerability disclosure plans, and how the IT industry is responding to the software developer skills shortfall. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
02 Jul 2018
Case study: Logistics firm GWC moves from paper to digital HR in three months
Qatar-based logistics firm Gulf Warehousing Company introduced smart appraisals for employees, cut the time it takes to recruit, and gave staff and managers access to accurate HR data by replacing paper systems with human resources software Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
27 Jun 2018
AppExchange in Salesforce a slam-dunk for Detroit Pistons' workflow
The Detroit Pistons needed help getting the most out of Salesforce, so they turned to AppExchange -- although the abundance of choices is sometimes a challenge. Continue Reading
By- Jesse Scardina, News Writer
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News
27 Jun 2018
HSBC puts humanoid in New York branch
HSBC has put its first humanoid member of staff into a branch role in New York City Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
26 Jun 2018
NHS collaborates with private health on sharing patient data
Work has begun on establishing a set of data standards to enable private healthcare patients’ data to be shared with the NHS Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Jun 2018
CDO interview: Andrei Belevtsev, Gazprom Neft
Russian oil giant will harness the latest technologies right across its business, says chief digital officer Continue Reading
By- Vladimir Kozlov
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News
21 Jun 2018
HR projects are leading company moves to digital tech, say business leaders
Business leaders say their human resource IT programmes are leading the way to the wider deployment of digital and cloud technology across their organisations Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
14 Jun 2018
CW Europe: Lufthansa’s HR IT project takes off
Lufthansa says it is confident of landing a company-wide HR IT project after having to go back to the drawing board. Also in this issue, read about the ComputerWeekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey’s findings that many European technology leaders are expecting to increase IT spending through 2018, and how a major report has reassured Swedish society that artificial intelligence will be a positive force for change despite fears of job losses. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jun 2018
DCMS sets out plans for National Data Strategy
A new centre for data ethics and innovations will drive UK government policy making regarding data sharing and use of public data Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Jun 2018
London wants to show it’s open for business in Tech Week 2018
London Tech Week 2018 kicks off with attracting young people into tech a key theme Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Jun 2018
Sapphire 2018: SAP will take over CRM market, says McDermott
SAP’s chief executive Bill McDermott tells 2018 Sapphire conference the supplier will storm the CRM market with its C/4 Hana business applications suite Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Opinion
05 Jun 2018
Big data skills shortages – and how to work around them
Businesses are finding it hard to recruit enough people with big data and analytics skills, but for CIOs there are alternative strategies to consider Continue Reading
By- Shamus Rae, KPMG
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Feature
04 Jun 2018
Lessons from GE’s flight to digital platforms
Examining the challenges industrial giant GE has encountered on its digital journey and the lessons learned for CIOs heading in the same direction Continue Reading
By- Computer Weekly
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Feature
30 May 2018
AI elevates predictive maintenance for Kone and ThyssenKrupp
Kone and ThyssenKrupp are using artificial intelligence to improve predictive maintenance of their lifts and escalators Continue Reading
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News
29 May 2018
Firms step up spending on digital tech, but struggle with strategy
Businesses and the public sector are stepping up their spending on digital technology, but many business leaders are struggling to keep pace with what it means for their business Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
29 May 2018
Policy Exchange report calls for GDS to be moved to DCMS
Think-tank wants Government Digital Service to create a “single digital government account” for citizens, and says bringing the organisation into the Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport will improve focus on “all aspects of digital transformation” Continue Reading
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News
25 May 2018
Former Macedonian PM convicted in corruption case exposed by illegal government surveillance
Information exposed by leaked recordings that were part an illegal mass surveillance campaign orchestrated under the government of former prime minster Nikola Gruevski have led to his conviction for corruption. He was found guilty of rigging a tender and receiving a luxury Mercedes as a bribe. He may still appeal the ruling Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 May 2018
CW Nordics: Finland delays e-voting plan
Security concerns have re-emerged to further frustrate the Finnish government’s plans to launch a national e-voting system. Also read about a study by the Stockholm School of Economics that looks at the likely impact of AI, machine learning and robotics on people’s lives. And find out why Norway has accelerated plans to scale up its national cyber security infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
17 May 2018
Case study: British Airways’ global B2B sales gathered under Salesforce cloud
British Airways has gathered its international business-to-business sales under Salesforce Sales Cloud to bust silos Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
17 May 2018
Singapore ropes in local polytechnics in AI talent boost
AI Singapore is working with three polytechnics to train lecturers and students on artificial intelligence while boosting AI adoption among SMEs Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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News
11 May 2018
Police Scotland did not inform public of mobile phone searches
Members of the Scottish Parliament heard that Police Scotland did not conduct impact assessments or give explanations to the public when they were accessing private data on their mobile phones Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
10 May 2018
CW Benelux: Rotterdam charts course to become world’s smartest port
The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is using internet of things and artificial intelligence technology from IBM in a bid to become the world’s smartest port. Also read how companies in the Netherlands are only partly ready for the country’s version of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and why the European Central Bank thinks cash will remain in use in the Eurozone for a very long time. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Singapore organisations not paying heed to data veracity
Most Singapore respondents in a global Accenture survey said they have not invested in capabilities to verify data used in decision-making Continue Reading
By- Kimberly Chua
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Feature
30 Apr 2018
Get the most out of your data, reap the benefits of BI tools
The business intelligence software market is large, vibrant and evolving. Learn the ins and outs to make sense of the options and experience the business benefits of BI tools. Continue Reading
By- Rick Sherman, Athena Solutions
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Feature
27 Apr 2018
Congolese health workers and patients benefit from Couchbase database
Belgian public health consulting firm AEDES has worked with a local partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver a health information management system based on Couchbase Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
27 Apr 2018
Government given six months to rewrite snoopers’ charter
The government has until 1 November 2018 to rewrite a key section of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, after the high court declared them unlawful in a judicial review brought by human rights group Liberty Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
27 Apr 2018
Data analytics is about culture, not technology
Enterprises need to figure out the business problems they are trying to solve and foster a data-driven culture to benefit from data analytics Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2018
Gartner predicts AI will add $1.2tn to companies’ earnings in 2018
Gartner has forecast that artificial intelligence will create $1.2 trillion in economic value in 2018, up 70% on 2017 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
24 Apr 2018
SAP Q1 2018: Cloud revenue breaks €1bn, 400 more S/4 customers
SAP’s overall first-quarter revenue was flat, but cloud revenue and profitability were up, while its S/4 Hana customer base stands at 8,300 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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Blog Post
23 Apr 2018
Luxoft puts blockchain adapter into low-code Appian toolset
Low-code software application development company Appian holds its annual user conference and exhibition this week in Will Smith's favourite holiday hangout, Miami Beach Florida. First to the table ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ANZ: OpenStack gains a foothold in Australia
In this issue of CW ANZ, we look at how OpenStack has changed the way Australian enterprises operate their IT infrastructure. Also read how Australia’s Citic Pacific Mining is digging into IoT technology to track vehicles, and how Telstra is investing in two submarine cables to bolster Asia-US connectivity. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
19 Apr 2018
CW ASEAN: SD-WAN helps find best route to cloud
This year, more enterprises will adopt a “cloud-first” SD-WAN architecture to support their increasingly cloud-based application mix. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are gearing up for this eventuality. Also, read how a new HPE facility in Singapore will help build collaborative partnerships across the internet of things, and how communications service providers should embrace microservices and DevOps to thrive in the digital economy. Continue Reading
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News
18 Apr 2018
Business will make money from their data, says IDC
Data scientists may soon find that their skills will be more directly linked to generating a revenue stream within their organisations Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
18 Apr 2018
DataWorks 18: Hortonworks styles itself 3.0 with a ‘DataPlane’ service
Hortonworks has used its DataWorks Summit in Berlin to announce a data governance “studio” plug in to its DataPlane service Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
17 Apr 2018
Norway’s tax administration combats economic crime through IT
Authority has updated its IT system to step up the fight against tax evasion Continue Reading
By- Gerard O'Dwyer
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Blog Post
13 Apr 2018
Why workflow automation matters (to developers)
Developers need to know more about workflow automation, it appears. As analyst ‘thumb in the air’ pontificating predictions have ‘suggested’, the workflow automation market is expected to reach ... Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Apr 2018
Siemens success sets the scene for growth in process mining
German industrial conglomerate Siemens has turned to process mining to reveal inefficiencies in the way it pays suppliers, organises logistics and runs order-to-cash processes Continue Reading
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E-Zine
12 Apr 2018
CW Middle East: UAE makes artificial intelligence leap
The United Arab Emirates wants to be at the heart of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and is already testing its mettle as a global tech advocate and innovator. Also in this issue, read how Abu Dhabi is open to developing its fintech ecosystem, with the next 12 months expected to see more focus on the sector, and how Dubai’s transport authority has enlisted Here Technologies to build a high-definition map of the city to support its goals around self-driving cars. Continue Reading
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News
12 Apr 2018
PepsiCo hires robots to interview job candidates
The food and drinks multinational is using artificial intelligence software, known as Robot Vera, to phone and interview candidates as it seeks to fill vacancies for factory, sales workers and drivers in Russia Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
11 Apr 2018
IT transformation seen as essential for digital business projects
Businesses that have modernised their IT are in a far better position to make the most of digital transformation initiatives Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
05 Apr 2018
Silicon Valley startups pitch in to the remaking of corporate IT
Enterprise IT is being remade by DevOps, cloud, containerisation and the incursion of AI. We look at one group of Silicon Valley-based suppliers attacking different vectors of new model IT Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
04 Apr 2018
UN adopts Tableau as global standard to augment decision support
The United Nations has struck a deal with data visualisation software supplier Tableau to extend its use as an organisation-wide standard Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
28 Mar 2018
The Cambridge Analytica case: What’s a data scientist to do?
The Cambridge Analytica controversy has highlighted data ethics issues especially dear to early career stage data scientists Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
23 Mar 2018
CIO interview: Damian Smith, head of IT, England and Wales Cricket Board
Embracing change at an institution more than 200 years old can be a sticky wicket, but England and Wales Cricket Board’s head of IT is batting for a digitally enabled future Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
IBM analytics GM: data is the new cargo
There are many magic rings in this world Frodo, just as there are many job titles spanning the ever-growing realm of software application development, programming and all related disciplines that ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
21 Mar 2018
Apple devs get IBM AI: Watson Services for Core ML
Apple and IBM have been working together for a few years. Thought to be an unlikely couple by some, the two firms established a partnership in 2014 to work on integration projects. Fast forward to ... Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Mar 2018
Where neuroscience meets technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we find out how computer scientists are using data, cloud and virtual reality to understand the brain and improve mental wellbeing. We analyse newly published government documents detailing the early problems with the Universal Credit IT project. And we look at how emerging artificial intelligence techniques can help improve cyber security. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
16 Mar 2018
IT contractors not a risk despite Snowden leaks, GCHQ tells court
The government argues in the Investigatory Powers Tribunal that contractors with systems administration rights to computers holding GCHQ’s most sensitive intelligence pose no more of a security risk than the agency’s employees Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
16 Mar 2018
Silicon Valley startups home in on pressing value from data
A slew of California-based startup and early-stage data analytics companies are promising CIOs better ways to get value from their investments in databases and analytics Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
16 Mar 2018
Capgemini arm bags European Commission data infrastructure project
The European Commission has extended the contract of prime contractor Capgemini on its open data project Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Mar 2018
IBM sets up no-fee Data Science Elite team to speed up AI adoption
IBM uses Think conference in Las Vegas to launch a no-fee data science consultancy and a platform for artificial intelligence app development Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
08 Mar 2018
CW Europe: Germany’s Lemoncat takes catering to the cloud
Business catering startup Lemoncat has taken advantage of the affordable cost of living in Berlin and is shaking up the catering sector by harnessing the Amazon and Salesforce clouds. Also in this issue, read how Moscow’s government is taking advantage of high penetration of broadband and mobile internet to expand innovative services under the Russian capital’s smart city programme, and how organisations in the Netherlands still have much to do to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation. Continue Reading
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News
07 Mar 2018
Wi-Fi provider uses big data analytics to drive customer experience
The self-styled “Uber of Wi-Fi”, iPass is using Databricks’ Unified Analytics Platform and machine learning to monitor its worldwide network and help its customers get the best experience Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
07 Mar 2018
Infosys hires thousands more US staff as part of recruitment pledge
Indian company opens new tech centre in the US to help fulfil its promise to hire more American workers while adapting to changing IT services trends Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Blog Post
05 Mar 2018
Phantom SOARs into Splunk, at machine-speed
Machine data analytics company Splunk has acquired security orchestration firm Phantom Cyber Corporation. Phantom is more widely known as a SOAR player – Security, Orchestration, Automation and ... Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Mar 2018
Customer analytics applications add artificial intelligence to reduce market ‘friction’
Customer analytics applications developers are seeking to add layers of intelligence to improve sellers’ interactions with buyers Continue Reading
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News
02 Mar 2018
New privacy fears as IT challenges delay surveillance oversight body by a year
IT challenges have delayed government plans for an independent body to authorise requests to access the public’s internet and phone records by nearly a year, raising new legal and privacy concerns Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
28 Feb 2018
AI must develop for the greater good and cut government admin
A group of experts explored the issues of UK policy and funding in artificial intelligence at a recent seminar in London. We report on the discussion Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
26 Feb 2018
Surveillance watchdog investigates security risks of GCHQ IT contractors
The investigatory powers commissioner is reviewing the security arrangements for IT contractors that have access to live computer systems at GCHQ holding highly sensitive records on the UK population Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
26 Feb 2018
Machines delve deep into customer minds
Deep learning can help customer insight teams advance rapidly in their mission to understand their customers Continue Reading
By- Brandon Purcell
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News
22 Feb 2018
Hana and S/4 users more sophisticated but beset by licensing doubts
Research sponsored by SAP consultancy Centiq finds SAP customers maturing their use of SAP Hana and S/4 Hana, but hindered by licensing concerns and dearth of skills Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
22 Feb 2018
CW Nordics: Nordics CIOs’ priorities in 2018
A select group of CIOs and analysts in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden give their views on the top IT priorities in 2018. As in 2017, digital transformation will continue to be a buzzword. Also read how Sweden is tightening up its cyber security defences as part of a wider national security strategy, and how Nordic banks cannot afford to slow their digital transformations as PSD2 comes into force. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
20 Feb 2018
Enterprise opportunities for smart speakers
In this week's Computer Weekly as voice-activated smart speakers grow in popularity, we examine how IT teams can use the technology in enterprise applications. Our latest buyer's guide looks at the latest developments in customer relationship management (CRM). And UK tech sector leaders tell Parliament why they are so worried about the industry's prospects after Brexit. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Feb 2018
Lauri Love can stay in UK: prosecutors will not appeal extradition ruling
Crown Prosecution Service gives undertaking to Lauri Love that it will not appeal against a court decision not to extradite him to the US – but prosecutors are seeking leave to appeal over part of the court ruling on extradition procedure Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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Feature
19 Feb 2018
Put the customer first and reap the reward
How businesses can develop a granular understanding of their customers’ needs in a hyper-connected world Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Feb 2018
Data Lab CEO Gillian Docherty on how data can boost Scottish economy
Gillian Docherty, CEO of The Data Lab, outlines the organisation’s mission to turn analytics and artificial intelligence to benefit Scotland’s economy Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
13 Feb 2018
On the path to diversity in tech
In this week's Computer Weekly, after the UK celebrated 100 years of women's suffrage, we look at what more needs to be done to encourage greater diversity in IT to help tackle the on-going skills shortage, and we hear from female industry leaders. We examine how mobile app developers can improve security. And we look at the role of containers in storage architecture. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Feb 2018
CW Benelux: Dutch IT expert on a mission to expose vulnerabilities
Dutch ethical hacker Victor Gevers took full-time leave from his IT job last year and used the time to hunt for vulnerabilities. Read about his mission to find vulnerabilities, report them responsibly and then, hopefully, get them fixed by the vulnerable parties involved. Also in this issue, read how Proximus, Belgium’s largest telecommunications operator, is leaning on Cloudify to support its adoption of network functions virtualisation, and how journalists showed that the email addresses of Dutch politicians are easy to spoof. Continue Reading
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News
06 Feb 2018
Thousands of IT jobs being created in India by European and US companies
Global businesses focus on India as they seek the best ecosystems for digital transformation Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
02 Feb 2018
Google Q4 results show businesses are buying into its public cloud
The Google Cloud Platform is earning the search engine giant $1bn per quarter. Expect more cloud investment this year Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
02 Feb 2018
CIO interview: Aaron Powell, CDO, NHS Blood and Transplant
NHS Blood and Transplant chief digital officer Aaron Powell explains why pushing a digital transformation agenda has a real impact on people’s lives Continue Reading
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News
02 Feb 2018
Faster data is a safer bet for risk exposure
Betting platform service supplier FSB Technology (UK) has used GridGain’s in-memory database to support its existing PostgreSQL transactional system Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
30 Jan 2018
SAP 2017 results: Cloud revenue nears €3.8bn, 7,900 S/4 Hana customers
SAP has declared full year 2017 revenue of €23.5bn, of which nearly €2.8bn was cloud, alongside acquisition of Callidus, a cloud-based “lead to money” service Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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E-Zine
30 Jan 2018
CW ANZ: Keeping pace
More Australian organisations are turning to business intelligence (BI) and analytics to simplify reporting requirements, even as adoption of such tools varies across the Asia-Pacific region. In this month’s edition of CW ANZ, we take a look at areas where BI and analytics tools can have the most impact on business growth in Australia. Also, read more about why AI will become the killer application that will drive cloud computing forward, the evolution of microservices, as well as Australia’s budding supercomputing capabilities. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
29 Jan 2018
UK gas supplier outsources to the cloud with HCL
Cadent is modernising its IT operations through a five-year outsourcing deal with Indian IT services supplier Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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Feature
25 Jan 2018
Shell downstream CIO Craig Walker: Invest time in your team
Craig Walker, CIO for Shell’s global downstream business, says IT leaders need to invest time in their teams and take them and the business on any change journey Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
25 Jan 2018
Robots are needed to manage the automation robots
The next decade will see robots transform from invisible forces obeying our commands to lifelike objects interacting with humans on a daily basis Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
23 Jan 2018
Modern methodology gives Sweden’s 100-year-old SKF a digital push
Long-established engineering company takes a leaf out of the startup guide to software development Continue Reading
By- Jane Hamrin
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Blog Post
23 Jan 2018
Tableau goes 'Hyper' on data ingestion & query
Visual analytics company Tableau Software has launched a new data engine technology called Hyper. The software is included in the Tableau 10.5 version release. Hyper is designed to 'slice and dice' ... Continue Reading
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News
23 Jan 2018
China’s Yitu eyes ASEAN market with facial recognition know-how
Facial recognition software specialist Yitu, which recently won a face identification accuracy contest in the US, has already nabbed regional clients such as Singapore’s Certis Cisco Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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News
22 Jan 2018
2018 UK software budgets double for AI and blockchain
Artificial intelligence and blockchain initiatives are earmarked for a doubling of investment, finds the Computer Weekly/TechTarget IT Priorities survey for 2018 Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
18 Jan 2018
Demand for cloud services drives increase in IT outsourcing
Cloud services spending in Europe, the Middle East and Africa offset a drop in traditional IT outsourcing in 2017 Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
17 Jan 2018
Davos: Disintegration of the internet could create economic turmoil
Politicians and business leaders will discuss the risks posed by fake news, cyber attacks, and artificial intelligence to jobs, political stability and global security, at the World Economic Forum in Davos Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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News
17 Jan 2018
UBS uses predictive analytics to manage its travel spend
Swiss bank is getting a better insight into its business travel costs through an automated software platform Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
16 Jan 2018
Financial savings just the beginning for CIOs who understand code quality
Businesses need to understand the quality of the code in their applications if they are to avoid unnecessary costs and glitches Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
12 Jan 2018
Call for statutory regulation of police number plate cameras amid concerns over accuracy
The UK’s automatic number plate recognition database – one the largest non-military data-gathering systems – records up to 1.2 million false readings of number plates every day. It should be subject to statutory regulation, says an independent watchdog Continue Reading
By- Bill Goodwin, Computer Weekly
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E-Zine
11 Jan 2018
CW Middle East: Technology transforms healthcare delivery in Gulf region
The Gulf’s healthcare sector has witnessed exponential growth in the past two decades, driven by a rapidly growing population and a rise in lifestyle-related diseases. Read how technology is helping the region’s healthcare sector cope with demand. Also in this issue, find out how an initiative at Avaya hopes to use blockchain networks to help make the citizens of Dubai happy, and how the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s smart transformation is progressing. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jan 2018
Smart speakers open new windows into customer behaviour for CRM
Voice recognition has become a new frontier for customer relationship management. What does the new voice channel mean for understanding consumers and how will voice data integrate with existing customer intelligence? Continue Reading
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News
19 Dec 2017
Top 10 enterprise IT in the Nordics stories in 2017
The Nordic region might be best known in IT circles for its startup communities – but it has much more to offer Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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E-Zine
14 Dec 2017
CW Europe: Eurosport pumps up digital technology for cycling fans
Read how Eurosport is using a novel combination of technology and information to develop immersive viewing experiences for sports fans across a range of platforms. Also find out how Russian state bank Vneshekonombank expects to become a vehicle for a blockchain revolution in the country’s public sector, and what the European Parliament's approval of a new electronic system to store biometric information might mean for UK citizens after Brexit. Continue Reading
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News
07 Dec 2017
Hortilux uses Mendix-powered application to digitise greenhouses
Grow light maker shifts from product to digitally enabled service to support greenhouse growers Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
06 Dec 2017
CIO interview: Carlos Abarca, TSB
Carlos Abarca is guiding TSB through its migration from systems hosted by a competitor to a digitally focused in-house core banking platform. Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Dec 2017
Mayor of London opens Bangalore office to strengthen links with Indian businesses
City of London’s office in India’s tech hub aims to promote Indian investment and IT jobs in UK capital Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
06 Dec 2017
Chief data officer role is key to business success, says Gartner
There’s a new chief in business, set to take on stewardship of the company’s data assets, research shows Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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Feature
05 Dec 2017
The death of the mainframe is greatly exaggerated, says CA
With mainframe software tools forming a key part of its overall growth strategy, CA Technologies remains proud of its mainframe heritage Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
23 Nov 2017
CW Nordics: IT companies focus on job satisfaction
The Nordics IT industry’s increasing focus on job satisfaction is paying off. Computer Weekly’s global salary survey shows Nordic IT professionals are happy with their pay and training opportunities and few are actively seeking a new job. Also in this issue, read how there is still gender inequality in the IT sector despite Nordic countries being hailed as pioneers of digital and equal worker rights. And Anna Eriksson, CIO of the Swedish National Land Survey, talks about the organisation’s approach to digital transformation. Continue Reading
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E-Zine
09 Nov 2017
CW Benelux: Young wayward hackers could help fill Dutch IT skills gap
In this issue, read how an initiative in Rotterdam is helping young people get into the IT sector by targeting those overlooked by traditional methods. Also find out how Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport is utilising open source software to create and use a multi-cloud platform with an open API, and how the Netherlands’ Rabobank has moved from tape libraries and robotic arms to a platform-based storage and retrieval system. Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2017
Shell makes $200m saving with virtual learning environment
Royal Dutch Shell has saved hundreds of millions by replacing field trips with interactive training that allows employees to interact with geological formations from their computer screen Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2017
TomTom navigates move onto global HR platform
TomTom went live with HR platform in all 37 countries, serving 5,000 staff, in March 2017 Continue Reading
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E-Zine
24 Oct 2017
Where will artificial intelligence take us?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasts and sceptics debate the opportunities and risks of the much-hyped technology – we listen in to the House of Lords investigation. Our latest buyer’s guide examines the benefits and challenges of cloud-native applications. And we look at the best practice in defending email systems from cyber attacks. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
19 Oct 2017
SAP Q3 2017 results show steady growth in cloud revenue to €937m
SAP’s third quarter 2017 results show steady growth in cloud revenue, S/4 Hana adoption, and some uptake for its “digital transformation” spearhead SAP Leonardo Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications